Saint Paul Capisterre Explained

Saint Paul Capisterre
Pushpin Map:Saint Kitts and Nevis
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Coordinates:17.3986°N -62.8239°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Saint Kitts and Nevis
Subdivision Type1:Island
Subdivision Name1:Saint Kitts
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name2:Saint Paul Capisterre

Saint Paul Capisterre (known locally as Saint Paul's) is a town in Saint Paul Capisterre Parish on the island of Saint Kitts in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is the largest town in the Capisterre region of Saint Kitts.

Its population is estimated at 1,196.

History

The town was a major source of labour for the Saint Kitts sugar cane industry, in which most of the villagers were formerly employed. Following the closure of the sugar mills, the town was hit with a large unemployment dilemma. Many employment programmes were started by the government.

Notable residents

Saint Paul Capisterre is home to the former prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Denzil Douglas.[1] It was also home to a former premier, Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, who is the first National Hero of Saint Kitts.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: East, Roger . Profiles of people in power: the world's government leaders . Richard Thomas . Europa . 2003 . 978-1-85743-126-1 . 1st . . 439–440 . Denzil Douglas . . 2004297732 . 52634735 . August 12, 2009 . https://books.google.com/books?id=Mz-fXRsedPMC&q=%22Denzil+Douglas+became+prime+minister%22&pg=PA439.
  2. Web site: Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw - St. Kitts 1st National Hero . 24 September 2011 . SKNVibes.